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Gathered Up:  ~*~Celebrating Fall: A Virtual Gathering!~*~  |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 13 2013 : 2:17:04 PM
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Hi My Autumn Loving Farm Sisters. Connie just told me about all the cool pictures and stories
going on in this thread (she knows I love Fall too) and would enjoy seeing them all. She was
absolutely spot on RIGHT!!! 
I was out with my husband one day doing his Process Serving with him and I spotted this
Beautiful little tree up in the woods outside of Longview WA. The sun was just hitting it
so pretty and it was the first Fully Changed Tree that I had see at the beginning of fall.
Had to make him turn around and go back so I could take a picture (he is used to that with
me) after all these years. LOL
Hope You All Have a Lovely Fall Day!
Hugs and Blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5078 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5078 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2013 : 2:47:33 PM
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Oh Peggy!! That is soooo gorgeous!!!! Thanks for making your hubby go back to get the pic!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5078 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5078 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2013 : 2:53:00 PM
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Teri, what a gorgeous picture!!!and what beautiful memories for all you MA Girls! I could just visualize all the amazing places you were describing!
Connie
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2013 : 8:06:46 PM
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Thanks Connie and Teri...I loved your pictures and stories too.
Unfortunately Teri...I knew nothing about the places you were talking about but
they sounded interesting. LOL
Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 04:08:32 AM
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Glorious, Peggy! That picture, that tree! Simply glorious!
Teri - I SO love Boston! Have you ever been to Fanueil Hall when the Harvard Kroks (Krokodiloes) sang a cappella? Some of my favorite memories there are of them singing at Christmas and New Years outdoors in the falling snow... Love it! We also used to drive up to Boston from RI on First Night for the ice sculptures... SO beautiful! My hubby has family up in Marblehead and Salem, too. Such beautiful, historic places to visit!
Girls - when you were little, did you ever make those pressed leaf and shaved crayon stained glass windows? We loved doing that in Autumn! Collect a few brightly colored leaves and shave some of your favorite autumn colored crayons. Lay a heavy towel on the ironing board. On top of that, place a sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle some crayon shavings on the waxed paper, then arrange your favorite leaves on top. Finish by sprinkling your leaves with the remaining crayon shavings. Add a second sheet of waxed paper atop of that, then another towel. Iron until the heat goes through the towel to melt the crayons. When cool, you can display this as is, OR cut a fancy design around the edges OR make two black or brown paper frames and glue to either side. Light just glows through when displayed in a window. I remember classroom windows covered with them when I was a little girl. Such a fun project to do with the little ones in your life!
Does anyone remember making those yarn and lifesaver roll scarecrows? I'm going to have to make one to share a picture with you. We used to make them every fall in school and then they would be delivered to elderly in our area. I just loved that. I haven't made them since our son was little - my Sunday school kids loved them!
What other autumn-type crafts did you or do you do? We went to the apple farm on Saturday, and there were so many pretty things... I was all excited to take pictures to share, but forgot my camera at home! Ugh! You know, one thing I have ALWAYS wanted to make are those dried apple faced dolls. We tried a few times, but the apples always went moldy. There has to be a trick to it... Do any of you know how to make them?
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 04:17:06 AM
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Nini,
Okay, you and I must be the same age or very close, because everything you just mentioned, I did as a child ...
And yes I have been to Fanueil Hall, but have never seen the Harvard Krocks, but now 1st night oh yes, something magical! We also used to do the one in Keene, N.H. every now and again. As well as their pumpkin lighting ... the last time we were there ( over 10+years ago) they had ove 1200 JOL all lite up ... so pretty to see.
As much as I don't miss the snow and cold, I do miss all the fun that was had in it. But, these old bones just can't take the New England winters that last for ever ... LOL
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
www.whitesheepfarm.com
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 04:49:05 AM
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Get out! My Dad LIVED in Keene! Are you serious? I only visited him there once... I remember there was a HUGE hill coming down from his cabin... My husband got a ticket for coming down too fast. I was so freaked out by his inability to contain the speed, that I thanked the officer for stopping him. My hubby wasn't too happy, but it sure gave my white knuckles a bit of relief! LOL!
I've never seen the pumpkin lighting! Oh my goodness - that must be amazing, Teri!
I'm with you about the cold of winter... I'm definitely not planning retirement in Florida, though... Give me retirement in my beautiful New England with the beauty of its seasons and all the amazing history (Forever in my heart!)! There's nothing like it! I think it would be such a wonderful place for grandchildren to come visit, don't you? Alas, my hubby will probably never leave his beloved Pittsburgh - and believe me, it's co-o-old here in the winter. Oh well, wherever he goes, I will go... He's my "lobster," what can I say? ;)
I'll be 48 soon... I keep thinking I'm already 48, which kind of bums me out when I remember that I'm not because then I realize I've lost time again. You see, my foster daughter had me all confused about my age back when I was 41. She had me believing I was 42. Long story short, at the time, I was really sick, she was convincing, and it didn't mean that much at the time, so I didn't think it through. When I realized her miscalculation a year or so later, it felt like I lost an entire year of my "youth!" Since then, I get all balled up whenever I count my years. LOL! But today, I am quite certain I'm 47... I think. Dang kid - she still has me all age discombobulated! Oh, do we have a good laugh about that! To be truthful, I never really cared about my age until this all happened. I figure after 30, why bother? If you don't think about your age, you'll be forever timeless and a classic! LOL!
It's so warm here right now that we're getting new growth in the garden! I went out to check on my big pumpkin in the raised bed yesterday, and found a whole bunch of new vines with lots of little babies growing on them! I can't get over it! I wonder if they'll get bigger... This weather is so crazy, but bring on the pumpkins!!!
Happy day, girls!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 05:15:03 AM
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Nini,
I have 10 yrs. on ya ... and don't you mean lobsta ... LOL!
I told hubby that if I did not have to go any where, drive in the snow, plow, shovel, or anything I use to do ... I would go back. YES it is a beautiful place!
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
www.whitesheepfarm.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitesheepprimitive |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 05:49:11 AM
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LOL! Oops... My Pennsylvania "Rs" are slippin' in!!!
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9324 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9324 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 08:32:25 AM
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Love the photos everyone! Also the Autumn Bucket list. Might need to copy that so I will remember to have some times set aside to do these things and enjoy Fall more!
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 10:59:43 AM
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Here are some more pictures I have taken that remind me of Fall.
Nini and Teri...you are just Young Things. I turn 62 this month but I still just "think" I'm 30. LOL My body betrayed me at age 50 though and so most days I "feel" like I'm 105. No, I still
stay as active as possible and try not to let my pain levels keep me from doing things.
Today it is a Gorgeous Sunny Fall Day. It is suppose to be this way all week and I am thrilled
about that!! It will be in the high 60's and low 70's all week. I should go take my dog and
myself for a walk and get out and enjoy it.
More Later My Lovelies,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
Edited by - LadyInRed on Oct 14 2013 11:01:13 AM |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 11:16:16 AM
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Oh yes, the Mohawk Trail, simply beautiful! Oh I want to go back for Fall! Nini, my grandparents never took me there. You know it was different for me growing up, my grandparents thought that children should be seen and not heard. Such a bummer, I feel that I really missed out.
Okay NE girls, have you ever been to the Yankee Candle Factory in South Deerfield? Before Yankee got so big it was so nice, I actually got offered a job to manage a YC store in Newport but I didn't want to move. Oh and the South Deerfield Arts and Crafts Fair? Actual art, things like homemade rockers, weavings, kaleidoscopes, baskets, cheese boxes. So many beautiful things!
Oh gosh Teri, you made me laugh with 'lobsta". :) I don't have an accent but my Mom who lives with us does as she grew up in Rhode Island. So, she makes sure that she closes the caw doaw after she pocks the caw to get a cawfee frappe.
Peggy, beautiful photos! That tree is amazing! I would have had my honey stop too! Actually my honey knows now if I say 'ooooh' when we are driving somewhere to ask if I want to stop :) Thanks for sharing the photos!
Nini, I remember lifesavor scarecrows! I actually remember making something similar in Brownies but with green yarn, a Styrofoam ball for a head and sequins for eyes, nose and mouth for Christmas. It is one of the best memories of my Dad. After school I would go to our Brownie meetings at the beautiful stone Lutheran church on Stone Path Lane. One December by the time we got through with our meeting late afternoon, it was dark out (time change). My dad came to pick me up in a sled to bring me home. He pulled the sled through snow to bring me home :)That is the day I made the Lifesavor man. :)
Let's not talk about age and make this an enjoyable thread
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 11:30:19 AM
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Sharon,
We used to make 2 trips a year to YC before they were bought out. I LOVED walking through the store, it was so much fun! I loved the train that used to go all the way around the top of the rooms ... It always smelled so nice and the big room where you went to pick out the votives any ones you wanted in a nice plastic package! But once they sold out ... it just was not the same ... I think they started Krystal Kandles later ...
And yes the Deerfield fair just wonderful ... okay now I'm homesick :(
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
www.whitesheepfarm.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitesheepprimitive |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 11:56:30 AM
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Hi girls - just popping in real quick while my son is taking his test....
Here is the website for The Big Apple: http://www.thebigapplefarm.com/ The pictures do NOT do it justice! The farm store is MUCH bigger - that's only the entry aisle you're seeing. I can just smell the homemade donuts and see the apples rolling down the conveyor after coming in from the orchards!!! Aaaah!!!
And here is the site for Phantom Farms: http://www.phantomfarms.com/ You don't see very much, but what you do see will at least give you a taste of their old-fashioned flair! :)
I love the story about your Dad, Sharon - he really WAS your lifesavor man! :) My dad's parents were the "children should be seen and not heard" grandparents. I loved them, but it was so hard to be a kid and spend time with them! I feel your pain! I think it was they who missed out more than we did. Grandchildren are the delight of their grandparents' hearts! What a shame to have missed out on the best part of their lives - you!!!
Peggy - your pictures are beautiful!! BEAUTIFUL!!! I still feel 30 inside, too. :)
Sharon - lucky, blessed you! My hubby doesn't ask. As a matter of fact, I have noticed in recent years he seems to hit a little harder on the pedal the minute something interesting comes into sight... Hmmmm... I'm going to have to have a talk with him about that! LOL! Oh! And where I grew up, they were cawfee cabinets! LOL! You sure have that accent down, girlfriend! LOL!!!
I never did make it to the Yankee Candle store, but there was a Cape Cod Candle outlet in Hyannis that was pretty cool. I was always told they made candles for Yankee, but I do not know that for sure. I do sure love my Yankee Candles, though! I didn't realize they were bought out by another company, Teri! I just heard they were recently sold, though... I wonder if that's why they've been having so many more sales and coupons than usual? I pray nobody changes the quality and scents! I've never heard of Krystal Kandles, either - are they good? I'll have to check them out!!!
I have never been to the Deerfield fair, either, but we did watch a documentary about it - or that featured it in part - on PBS one time. I would LOVE to go!!! What a wonderful place!
Gotta go - the boy just picked up the remote and looks as if he thinks school's over for the day. LOL! Silly, silly young man...
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5078 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5078 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 2:25:47 PM
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Girls, love hearing more stories about Beautiful New England! and Peggy ,Beautiful pictures!!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5078 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5078 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 2:26:26 PM
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Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 6:33:08 PM
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OOOOLaLa Connie...that is beautiful!
blessings and hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
"Believe in yourself and let the glitter fly!" P.Smith Mail Art Hostess |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2013 : 08:03:20 AM
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Wow... that is BEAUTIFUL, Connie!
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2013 : 09:37:26 AM
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Oh this is fantastic! Fall is my favorite season. The pictures are gorgeous!
Here's my favorite fall drink, from a recipe that was floating around the internet well before the Harry Potter theme park:
Butter beer
One cup apple cider
1 tbsp. butter
1/2-1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Heat in a microwave-safe cup for 60 seconds, stir with a cinnamon stick. Enjoy with pumpkin pie. :)
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2013 : 10:16:23 AM
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Oooooh! That sounds delicious, Alyce! I'm going to have to try that this weekend! Thank you for sharing! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5078 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5078 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2013 : 11:11:04 AM
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Alyce! that sounds Heavenly! Thanks for sharing! I have loved Fall with all my HEART! since I was a little girl! I loved being here with all of you, who's heart leaps at the site of Brilliant Golden leaves and Ruby red ones! I would, as my Granny would say, Dawdle on the walk to Elementary school,( the other kids would get way ahead of me) getting there late, because I was picking up leaves to press, Looking waay up to see the Reddest ones at the top of a tree or stopping to watch the wind pick them up and dance them around and around or just a single one floating from waaaaaaay up the top of a Cottonwood tree, until it landed so softly on the ground. I get very passionate this time of year, and some people I have worked with over the years, think I am a little off my rocker, But I don't care!I am amazed that they don't stop and look at God's creation all around us!! and for Free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Connie
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2013 : 11:33:11 AM
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Connie, you are the Autumn Queen! I love the photos you post! I am in agreement with you. How can one not dawdle in the Fall? I love seeing the beautiful hues around me. Yesterday walking through our yard a leaf dropped down in front of me and I just had to stop, pick it up, examine it and thank God for His lovely creation.
Alyce, that does sound tasty, thanks for sharing :)
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could plan a Farmgirl Adventure in New England in the Fall? How fun would that be?
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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Gathered Up: ~*~Celebrating Fall: A Virtual Gathering!~*~ |
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~*~Celebrating Fall: A Virtual Gathering!~*~
